Reviews

Neuroticfish, “The Demystification of the Human Heart”
Neuroticfish’s new LP is as sleek as ever, but suffused with a discontent that it addresses in compelling fashion.

Observer: Fiero & Caress
Thoughts on new releases by Fiero and Caress.

House of Harm, “Playground”
House of Harm stretch themselves and their take on bright, melodic post-punk on their sophomore LP.

Rein, “God Is A Woman”
Rein’s follow-up to “Reincarnated” attempts too many styles and brings too few properly developed tunes.

Observer: Savage Grounds & Religus Order
Thoughts on recent releases by Savage Grounds and Religus Order.

Severe Illusion, “Totalitarianism For A New Generation”
Severe Illusion return with an even more grave and atmospheric approach to EBM.

DECEITS, “If There’s No Heaven…”
Los Angeles dark post-punk trio Deceits deliver speed and mood on their debut LP.

Observer: Donzii & David J Bull
Capsule takes on new releases by Donzii and David J Bull.

X Marks the Pedwalk, “Superstition”
The legendary project returns with further refinements to its contemporary mix of melody and sleek production.

Noj, “Waxing Moon”
Noise and atmosphere crash together wonderfully in a bracing yet crafty debut LP from German post-punk act Noj.

Bedless Bones, “Mire Of Mercury”
Bedless Bones’ brand of darkwave shimmers between the here and now and the genre’s roots.

Flesh Field, “Voice of the Echo Chamber”
Ian Ross resurrected Flesh Field addresses gun violence on a conceptually rich and sonically large comeback LP.